Bit Digital CEO discusses pivot to AI and Ethereum - ICYMI

Core Insights - Bit Digital Inc has made a significant strategic shift in 2025, moving away from bitcoin mining to focus on Ethereum and high-performance computing (HPC) [1][4] - The HPC division has been spun off into a new company called WhiteFiber, in which Bit Digital retains a 70% stake [1][4] - The company has sold all its bitcoin holdings and invested approximately half a billion dollars in Ethereum [4] Strategic Goals - The company is not satisfied with its current share price performance and aims to pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or other strategies to generate proper EBITDA by 2026 [5][6] - The goal is to enable investors to apply earnings multiples rather than solely valuing the company based on net asset value (NAV) [6] Self-Funding and Shareholder Value - Bit Digital has decided not to sell its shares in WhiteFiber despite the lock-up expiration, believing in the future potential of WhiteFiber [7] - The company is exploring business acquisitions or operational strategies to achieve self-funding, as current Ethereum staking yields are insufficient [8] AI Business Development - WhiteFiber, which focuses on AI, has been performing well since its IPO in August last year, with increasing reverse inquiries [9] - The company has a competitive edge in retrofitting facilities into data centers quickly and cost-effectively, recently signing an $865 million contract with Nscale [10]